Washington ICEAA

TTI FCA: Learning Curve Analysis
2023-06-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Technomics, Inc., 1225 Clark Street South Ste 1500, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
DATE: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
TIME: 4-6 PM
Description:
Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 12 lessons, which will run roughly every month through October 2023. This is your formal invitation to Lesson 7! If you plan on attending, please RSVP by accepting this calendar invite.
SPEAKERS: Remmie Arnold and Christina Kosmakos (Technomics)
We look forward to seeing you there!

TTI FCA: Acquisition Planning and Source Selection
2023-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Technomics, Inc., 1225 Clark Street South Ste 1500, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Description:
Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 12 lessons, which will run roughly every month through October 2023. This is your formal invitation to Lesson 6! If you plan on attending, please RSVP by accepting this calendar invite.
SPEAKERS: Ramzi Shuhaibar and Thomas Harless (Technomics)
We look forward to seeing you there!
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April 2023 Luncheon
2023-04-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Please join the Washington ICEAA Chapter for:
2023 April Luncheon
Software Cost Estimating – Friend or Foe (to Agilists)? by Carol Dekkers
April 19th | 11:30am to 12:30pm eastern
via Microsoft Teams
As the lead author for the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA)’s new Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge for Software (CEBOK-S) as well as a CSM (Certified Scrum Master) and former developer, Ms. Dekkers has insights into the role of software cost estimation that may not be apparent or valued by development teams, such as:

Poor cost and schedule estimates can doom a project or initiative from the “get go”
Cost and schedule estimates are elusive and challenging to cost estimators and development teams
Communication between the two disciplines (cost estimating and development) can lead to far better outcomes
What is the CEBOK-S and why should you care?

Carol Dekkers
Carol Dekkers is the president of Quality Plus Technologies, Inc. and has over 25 years of experience helping software organizations keep their promises to their clients (on-time and on-budget project delivery). From 2020-2021, Carol served as the lead author for the emerging ICEAA Software Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK-S).
Ms. Dekkers is also an author having written several software measurement textbooks (including: The IT Measurement Compendium: Estimating and Benchmarking Success with Functional Size Measurement; Program Management Toolkit for Software and Systems Development; Practical Software Project Estimation 3rd edition), as well as close to 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. She is a frequent presenter at industry conferences on topics ranging from software cost estimating, measurement, international standards, quality, and technical communication. Carol has been a contributing expert and project editor on behalf of the U.S. to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) software and systems engineering standards since 1994. In February, Carol was recognized as one of Consulting Magazine’s Global Leaders in Consulting 2023 in the category of Excellence in Pro Bono. Ms. Dekkers is a past president of IFPUG, the current industry standards committee chair, and has held volunteer leadership positions with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Event Details:

Microsoft Teams: Click here to Join

Meeting ID: 259 056 908 220
Passcode: t8HwWn
+1 253-336-6031,,32687957#
Phone Conference ID: 326 879 57#

This event is free for both ICEAA members and prospective members

More Info:
For additional information, please contact info@washingtoniceaa.com
Presentation Slides:
Software Cost Estimating Friend or Foe to agilists

2023 March Luncheon
2023-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Microsoft Teams
How to Be Agile in a Waterfall World with LTC Daniel Summers
March 27th | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban have become popular program management tools even beyond traditional software development. Many set processes in the federal government run counter to the principals of Agile and make implementing this type of management style difficult. However, at least understanding the basics of Agile can help cost estimators relate to data providers who use Agile in their processes as well as make us attuned to opportunities to implement some of the Agile principals to make us more efficient in our daily work.
Download file for the Luncheon
LTC Daniel Summers
LTC Daniel Summers is an Army Officer with 10 years of operations research experience. Dan has a master’s degree in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

This event is free for both ICEAA member and perspective members
For additional information, please contact info@washingtoniceaa.com
You can watch this Luncheon here!

2023 Award Nominations Due
2023-02-28
Do you know of an outstanding member of ICEAA Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) who has made a difference in the profession? An individual or team whose work is leaping beyond the forefront? An emerging superstar with a blindingly bright future, or a pillar of the cost community whose years of dedication have strengthened everyone around them?

The ICEAA WCAC Awards Committee would love to hear about them! Review the criteria below and complete this nomination form in its entirety for one of the four awards offered by the Chapter.
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2023 February Luncheon
2023-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Microsoft Teams
DoD Sustainment Reviews with Jenna Meyers from OSD CAPE
February 27th | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
With the growing recognition on the importance of sustainment in the DoD, Sustainment Reviews have become a key forum to provide insight into sustainment costs and activities. This briefing will provide an overview of Sustainment Reviews including recent statute updates, implementation policy and guidance, and OSD CAPE’s lessons learned.
Jenna Meyers
Jenna Meyers holds a BS in Mathematics and began her career in the DoD working for the Army at Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) in 2008 as an Operations Research Analyst. In 2014, Jenna took a position at the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army- Cost and Economics (DASA-CE), where she prepared Army Cost Positions and eventually served as the DASA-CE Technical Advisor overseeing cost reporting, cost policy, and Army program review and MTA certification. In 2023, Jenna left the Army to join OSD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) where she serves as the CAPE focal point for Sustainment Reviews.
Event Details:

This event is free for both ICEAA member and perspective members

Presentation Slides
ICEAA 2023 Luncheon DoD Sustainment Reviews Meyers OSD CAPE (2023-02-27)
You can watch this presentation here!

2023 Winter Social
2023-02-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Tecolote Research, Inc., 2231 Crystal Drive Suite 702, Arlington, Virginia, 22202
Please join the WCAC of ICEAA for the:
2023 Winter Social
Thursday, February 23rd | 5:00 – 7:30 PM EST
Hosted by: Tecolote Research, Inc.
2231 Crystal Drive Suite 702, Arlington, VA 22202

Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) of ICEAA for our winter social event of 2023!
As always, we are very excited to connect with our chapter members and friends this season, and what better way to do so than over a few drinks and hors d’oeuvres while enjoying an exciting view of both the Washington DC and Reagan National Airport skylines!
Tecolote Research, Inc, will be hosting our Winter Social at their newly renovated Crystal City office, complete with an assortment of food, beverages and desserts! An entertainment area will be set up for a trivia competition, so make sure to wear your thinking caps in order to win a mystery prize 🙂
We highly encourage all chapter members to come out and join the fun, especially newer members who are looking to become actively involved in the local ICEAA community! Don’t wait, RSVP now!

EVENT DETAILS:
What: WCAC of ICEAA 2023 Winter Social
When: Thursday, February 23rd | 5:00 – 7:30 PM EST
Where: Tecolote Research, Inc.
2231 Crystal Drive Suite 702, Arlington, VA 22202
Catering:

Beer / wine
Soft drinks / sparkling water
Assortment of heavy hors d’oeuvres (vegetarian options included)
Assortment of desserts

RSVP Online

Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 15th
For any questions/concerns related to this event, please send an email to kferris@tecolote.com, or call (571) 393-6365

EVENT ACCESS:
ELEVATOR ACCESS:
Upon entering the office complex lobby, elevator access to Tecolote’s 7th floor office space requires authorized credentials. As such, a Tecolote representative will be posted at the lobby elevators to escort guests to the 7th floor. If you do not see a Tecolote representative upon arriving at the lobby elevators, please call (571) 393-6365.
PARKING:
Free parking is available after 4:30pm via the parking garage underneath Tecolote’s office complex (indicated by Points P on the map below).
METRO:
The closest metro stop to Tecolote’s office is the Crystal City Station (blue line), which is about a 10-minute walk to the office complex.
As seen in the map below, Point A represents the Crystal City Metro Station, whereas Point B represents Tecolote’s office complex at 2231 Crystal Drive

TTI FCA: Cost Estimating Techniques
2023-01-24 16:00 - 18:00
DATE: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
TIME: 4-6 PM
Description:
Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 12 lessons, which will run roughly every month through October 2023. This is your formal invitation to Lesson 3! If you plan on attending, please RSVP by accepting this calendar invite.
SPEAKERS: Betsy Gibson and Ben Truskin (Technomics)
We look forward to seeing you there!

Jingle All The Way 5k
2022-12-11 07:30 - 12:00 | 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
2022 Jingle All The Way
5k Charity Walk/Run & Brunch
Event Overview:
Sunday, December 11th
Race | 7:45 AM EST
Brunch | 10:00 AM EST
Race Location:
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
Brunch Location:
The Smith
901 F Street NW (At 9th Street)
Race Hosted by: Pacers Running
Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) as we participate in the Jingle all the Way 5k charity walk/run, with a chapter member brunch following the race!
The 5k charity walk/run features a flat and fast course that takes participants through the streets of downtown Washington, DC., offering gorgeous views of famous monuments and the Potomac River. Highlights include a jaunt onto the Rock Creek Parkway to pass the Kennedy Center and sightings of the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Tidal Basin before hitting the home stretch!
The Start/Finish line for the 5k course is located on 15th Street NW, directly next to the Washington Monument. ICEAA members will meet at 7:45am near the Start line, with a representative holding up a WCAC of ICEAA sign to direct participants to our specific meeting point. Following the race, we will rendezvous at The Smith for a post-5k brunch starting at 10am.
If you would like to opt-out of participating in the 5k however, there is an option to make a direct donation to one of the approved charities listed on the event website here, and come join us for brunch instead!
IMPORTANT: There is NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP. Members will need to register/donate BEFORE 12/9 via the event website, and pickup race packets on either 12/9 or 12/10 at Pacers 14th Street location (detailed directions provided here).
Don’t wait, RSVP now!
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: 2022 Jingle All The Way 5k Charity & Brunch
DETAILS: Sunday, December 11th

Race | 7:45 AM EST @ Washington Monument | 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
Brunch | 10:00 AM EST @ The Smith | 901 F Street NW (At 9th Street), Washington, DC 20004

RSVP & REGISTRATION / DONATION:

Please RSVP and register for this event NO LATER THAN Saturday, December 10th at 5pm
For any questions/concerns related to this event, please send an email to kferris@tecolote.com, or call (571) 393-6365

BRUNCH DETAILS:
LOCATION: The Smith is located on the first floor at 901 F Street NW (AT the corner with 9th Street).
MENU: Click here for weekend brunch menu.
PRICE: Group reservations have a $30 flat rate per person which includes any main dish on the brunch menu (does not include drinks (charged a la carte), taxes, or tip).
EVENT ACCESS:
RACE PARKING:
Limited street parking is available. Parking is not recommended, however, due to the large volume of race participants near the event location.
If you plan on being dropped off at the start line, we suggest two locations:

15th Street NW and Constitution Ave
14th Street NW between Constitution Ave & Independence Ave

Please remember you will need to allow for time to walk to the start line.

METRO TO RACE:
Metro will NOT open early for this event. The nearest metro stations for the race are:

Smithsonian Station (Orange, Blue & Silver lines)
Federal Triangle (Orange, Blue & Silver lines)

CLOSEST METRO TO BRUNCH:

Gallery Place/Chinatown (Green, Red, Or Yellow Line)
Metro Center (Blue, Orange, Or Red Line)

Fastest Route from Washington Monument to The Smith

TTI FCA: Introduction to Cost Estimating
2022-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Technomics, Inc., 1225 Clark Street South Ste 1500, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
DATE: Tuesday, November 15th, 2022
TIME: 4-6 PM
Description:
Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through October 2023. This is your formal invitation to Lesson 1! If you plan on attending, please RSVP by accepting this calendar invite.
SPEAKERS: Betsy Gibson and Tony Tyler (Technomics)

2022 Fall Social
2022-10-27 17:00 - 19:30 | LogApps, LLC, 3110 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, VA, 22042
Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) of ICEAA for our fall social event of 2022!
As always, we are very excited to connect with our chapter members and friends this season, and what better way to do so than over apple cider, doughnuts, and a scenic view of beautiful fall foliage near Virginia’s Mosaic District!
Logapps, LLC. will be hosting our Fall Social at their Falls Church office, complete with an assortment of beverages and hors d’oeuvres! An entertainment area will be set up for a trivia icebreaker, so make sure to wear your thinking caps in order to win a mystery prize 🙂
We highly encourage all chapter members to come out and join the fun, especially newer members who are looking to integrate themselves within the WCAC of ICEAA community! Don’t wait, RSVP via the link below!
EVENT DETAILS:
What: WCAC of ICEAA 2022 Fall Social
When: Thursday, October 27th | 5:00 – 7:30 PM EST
Where: Logapps, LLC.
3110 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
Food / Beverages Provided:

Apple Cider
Beer
Soft drinks / sparkling water
Assortment of hors d’oeuvres

Assortment of desserts (including apple cider doughnuts!)
RSVP:

Please RSVP online by Wednesday, October 26th

For any questions/concerns related to this event, please send an email to kferris@tecolote.com, or call (571) 393-6365
EVENT ACCESS:
PARKING:
Free parking is available via an open access parking garage behind the Logapps office complex.
METRO:
The closest metro stop to the Logapps office is the Dunn Loring station, which is about a 5-minute drive from Logapps.
As seen in the map below, the Fairfax Connector offers transportation from Dunn Loring station (Point A), with a stop across the street from the Logapps office located at 3110 Fairview Park Drive (Point B).

2022 All Member Meeting
2022-09-29 16:00 - 19:30 | Technomics, Inc., 1225 Clark Street South Ste 1500, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Please join the Washington Capital Area Chapter (WCAC) of ICEAA for our Annual All-Member Meeting!
The All-Member meeting serves to provide ICEAA members and partners across the National Capital Region with an annual update on WCAC operations and achievements. Convening cost estimating professionals across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, participants are invited to connect with WCAC leadership in an effort to gain insights on chapter accomplishments, current activities, and future endeavors.
This year’s All-Member Meeting will be located at Technomics, Inc. in Arlington, VA. Doors will open at 4:30pm for networking and light refreshments, with a catered dinner consisting of cooked entrees/sides, fruit/vegetable platters, beer, soft drinks/sparkling water, and assorted desserts served promptly at 5pm. After dinner, participants will be invited to play team trivia (with mystery prizes distributed to the winning team 😊), followed by a keynote speaker, update from the president, and chapter awards ceremony.
After two years of postponed All-Member meetings due to the pandemic, we are excited to finally connect with our chapter members and partners to share what we’ve been up to! We hope you can join us for this important meeting as we look towards the road ahead!

FCA Lesson 24: Software Sizing and Agile
2022-09-06 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: TBA
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

2022 August Luncheon
2022-08-29 12:00 - 13:00
Please join the Washington ICEAA Chapter for 2022 August Luncheon
Sustainment Analysis Methodology for Cost Models and Business Cases with Cobec’s George Bayer and Austin Lutterbach
August 29th | 12:00 to 1:00pm eastern
via Microsoft Teams | RSVP online

Government legacy infrastructure systems often require detailed sustainability analyses – historical parts failures analysis, parts’ procurement, end-of-life, and economic analyses – to

forecast the optimum date for an acquisition to replace aging infrastructure with a New Investment or Tech Refresh,
conduct a cost-benefit analysis to justify further F&E investment, and
provide a standard sustainment cost estimate (procurement, corrective and preventative maintenance) for government acquisitions.

Program offices utilize sustainment data and analyses to justify future investments. Second level engineering uses sustainment analysis to evaluate strategic sustainment options. And, F&E budget offices evaluate investment urgency based on legacy system, end-of-life cost estimates.
Understanding factors, process methodologies, and sustainment analyses drivers can help cost estimators make data-driven decisions and demonstrate the criticality of infrastructure replacement projects. Using a proven approach of research, parametrics, and software algorithms, the team demonstrates an optimum process and approach for sustainment analysis.
George Bayer and Austin Lutterbach will review the models and methodology they have developed to support the FAA’s decision making and infrastructure sustainment that help keep US airports and flights running smoothly.

George Bayer
George Bayer, a Senior Director at Cobec Consulting with over 20 years of Finance experience, manages cost and benefits estimating teams, directs investment analysis and infrastructure sustainment efforts, and provides program management support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Prior to the FAA, Mr. Bayer led economic analyses and DCF valuations for Power Generation and E&P at BP and ConocoPhillips and financial management at Disney. Mr. Bayerhas a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), a BSBA in Finance and English from the University of Florida, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin in Corporate Finance.
Austin Lutterbach
Austin Lutterbach, an analyst and data scientist at Cobec Consulting, conducts data and sustainment analyses for major Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acquisitions. He has a BS in Mathematics and Statistics from Purdue University and a MS in Operations Research from Cornell University. In various academic research projects, he has designed statistical software and utilized linear programming, machine learning, and R to develop optimization models.
Event Details:

This event is free for both ICEAA member and perspective members
Location: Microsoft Teams

RSVP:

Please RSVP on or before August 26th.

For additional information, please contact info@washingtoniceaa.com

FCA Lesson 23: Nonparametric Statistics
2022-08-23 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Abby Schendt and Peter Braxton (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

FCA Lesson 22: Nonparametric Statistics in Excel and R
2022-08-09 16:00 - 18:00

2022 July Luncheon
2022-07-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Please join the Washington ICEAA Chapter for:
2022 July Luncheon
OSD CAPE’s AoA Handbook with LTC Daniel Summers
July 27th | 11:30am to 12:30pm eastern
via Microsoft Teams
RSVP Link
The Office of the Secretary of Defence (OSD) – Cost Assessment & Program Evaluation’s (CAPE) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) Cost Estimating Handbook provides a wide range of cost estimators a guide that brings together existing guidance as well as new material in order to aid with the planning, execution, presentation and documentation of the analysis required to support multiple aspects of an AoA.
The guide focuses primarily on AoAs conducted in support of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), the information may also be useful for conducting AoAs in support of any Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) pathway.
The guide offers best practices from past AoAs, affordability and life cycle cost analysis guidance, and an annex that explains how to calculate the fully burdened cost of fuel. This guide is meant to be adaptive through regular updates in order to continue to prove cost estimators with relevant best practices.
LTC Daniel Summers will introduce and discuss the AoA Cost Estimating Handbook at this Luncheon event.
LTC Daniel Summers
LTC Daniel Summers is an Army Officer with 10 years of operations research experience. Dan has a master’s degree in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Event Details:

Microsoft Teams: Click here to join
This event is free for both ICEAA member and perspective members

RSVP:

RSVP Link

Please RSVP on or before July 26th.

For additional information, please contact info@washingtoniceaa.com

You can watch this presentation here!

FCA Lesson 21: Schedule Analysis
2022-07-26 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Remmie Arnold and Tony Tyler (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

2022 Summer Social
2022-07-21 16:30 - 19:00 | Cobec Consulting Inc., 500 L'Enfant Plaza SW, STE 1100, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Please join the Washington ICEAA chapter for our first in-person social event of 2022!
We are very excited to reconnect with our chapter members and friends, and what better way to do so than over refreshing beverages, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and a panoramic rooftop view of Washington DC !
Cobec Consulting, Inc. will be hosting our Summer Social at their L’Enfant Plaza office, featuring an open kitchen with 6 beers on tap, refrigerator fully stocked with beverages, and a various selection of catered snacks! A large entertainment area will be set up for a fun ice breaker activity, as well as a rooftop patio perfect for watching the sunset over Reagan Airport, the Wharf, Crystal City, and Rosslyn.
We encourage all chapter members to come out and join the fun, especially newer members who are looking to integrate themselves within the Washington ICEAA community! Don’t wait, RSVP.

FCA Lesson 20: Monte Carlo Simulation
2022-07-12 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Marc Greenberg and Peter Braxton (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

FCA Lesson 19: Risk Analysis Framework
2022-06-21 16:00 - 18:00

FCA Lesson 18: Essential Probability in Excel and R
2022-06-07 16:00 - 18:00

FCA Lesson 17: Software Cost Estimating
2022-05-24 16:00 - 18:00

FCA Lesson 16: Nonlinear and Multiple Regression
2022-05-10 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Benjamin Truskin and Charles Truxillo (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

FCA Lesson 15: O&S Cost Estimating
2022-04-26 16:00 - 18:00

FCA Lesson 14: Linear Regression
2022-04-12 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Peter Braxton and Charles Truxillo (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

FCA Lesson 13: Advanced Learning Curves
2022-03-29 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Jeff Cherwonik, Jason Ehrich, and Olivia Johnson (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

FCA Lesson 12: Earned Value Management
2022-03-15 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Patrick Ahearn and Betsy Gibson (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

FCA Lesson 11: Learning Curve Analysis
2022-03-01 16:00 - 18:00
SPEAKERS: Eitan Perlin and Christina Kosmakos (Technomics)
LOCATION: In light of current restrictions due to COVID-19, Lessons will be limited to virtual attendance only.
Please RSVP to Patrick Shelton (pshelton@technomics.net) for WebEx dial-in information.
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Cost Analysis (FCA), formerly known As TTI (Technomics Training Institute), is our curriculum based (in part) on the Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK) and designed (in part) to prepare you for the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) exam. It is divided into 24 lessons, which will run roughly every other week through September 2022.

Chapter Nominations Due
2022-02-22 16:00 - 17:00
We are currently accepting nominations for our 2021 Annual Awards, which recognize exceptional achievement in our local cost estimating community. These awards will be presented at the Chapter’s All-Member Annual Meeting, details for which will be announced at a later date.
To nominate a colleague, please complete the nomination form and write a two-page-maximum summary of the nominee’s achievements. All nominations must be submitted to the Chapter Secretary, Ms. Courtney Silies, (secretary@washingtoniceaa.com) by 5:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022.
